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Get filing alertsIntuitive Machines to acquire UK satellite firm Goonhilly for £37M, reports record Q1 revenue
Filed May 14, 2026 · Period ending May 14, 2026 · ~1 min read
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Subsidiary agreed to acquire Goonhilly Earth Station (UK) and US operations for £37M, paid half in cash and half in 960,649 Class A shares, expanding into satellite ground station communications.
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Q1 2026 delivered record quarterly revenue, positive adjusted EBITDA, and record backlog of $1.1 billion, signaling strong contracted future business and improving profitability.
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Acquisition closing requires UK national security clearance and FCC approval within six months; buyer can terminate if adverse changes exceed £5M or key counterparties refuse consent.
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Stock portion of acquisition (960,649 shares) subject to six-month lock-up and issued under Regulation S offshore exemption, representing modest dilution to existing shareholders.
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Seller liability capped at £1 for most warranty claims; buyer purchased separate warranty insurance to cover post-closing risks, shifting recovery to insurance policy limits.
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Summary
Intuitive Machines announced a strategic expansion into satellite ground infrastructure by acquiring UK-based Goonhilly Earth Station and related US operations for £37 million in a 50/50 cash-and-stock deal. The acquisition adds ground station and satellite communications capabilities to the company's lunar and space services portfolio.
Simultaneously, the company reported strong Q1 2026 results with record revenue, positive adjusted EBITDA, and a $1.1 billion backlog—evidence that core operations are gaining traction. For retail investors, the Goonhilly deal represents both opportunity and execution risk.
The acquisition could diversify revenue streams and support lunar mission ground communications, but it requires UK national security and FCC approvals within six months. The buyer has termination rights if material problems emerge, and the stock consideration (roughly 961,000 shares) will modestly dilute existing holders. Watch for regulatory clearance announcements and integration updates in coming quarters—successful execution could strengthen the company's competitive moat in the emerging cislunar economy, while delays or termination would raise questions about M&A strategy.
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Event · Item 1.01 — Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
Item 1.01 — Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement filed; see Key Changes for terms.
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On May 14, 2026, Intuitive Machines, LLC (“Buyer”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Intuitive Machines, Inc. (the “Company”), entered into a Share Purchase Agreement (the “SPA”) with Goonhilly Holdings Limited (“Seller”), pursuant to which Buyer agreed to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of Goonhilly Earth Station Limited (“Goonhilly Earth Station”), a ground station and satellite communications company incorporated in England and Wales (the “UK Acquisition”).
The company's subsidiary entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Goonhilly Earth Station, a UK-based ground station and satellite communications company. This represents a strategic expansion into satellite ground station operations. The acquisition also includes related US operations through a separate agreement.
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Completion of the UK Acquisition (“Completion”) is subject to satisfaction or waiver of conditions including: (i) clearance under the UK National Security and Investment Act 2021; (ii) FCC approval of Buyer’s acquisition of the U.S. Target; (iii) completion of the U.S. reorganization, including transfer of the U.S. properties to Goonhilly LLC, conversion of Goonhilly Inc. into Goonhilly LLC and filing by Goonhilly Earth Station of an IRS Form 8832 electing disregarded-entity treatment for U.S. federal income tax purposes
The acquisition faces multiple regulatory and operational hurdles before closing, including UK national security clearance and FCC approval for the US operations. The conditions must be satisfied within six months unless extended. These requirements introduce execution risk and timeline uncertainty for the transaction.
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Buyer may terminate the SPA before Completion upon specified events, including a breach of any Fundamental Warranty, a Material Adverse Change, Seller’s material breach of its pre-completion operating covenants, materially adverse information in the U.S. property reports or a specified counterparty’s written non-consent or intent to terminate or materially vary contractual arrangements. For this purpose, a Material Adverse Change generally requires an adverse impact exceeding £5.0 million
The buyer has multiple termination rights if material issues arise before closing, including if adverse changes exceed £5.0 million or if key counterparties refuse to consent to the transaction. These provisions provide downside protection but also mean the deal could fall through if significant problems emerge during the closing process.
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Buyer has obtained a warranty and indemnity insurance policy. Subject to the SPA, Seller’s liability for non-excluded warranty claims and tax claims is capped at £1.00, with Buyer’s sole recourse above that amount being under the warranty and indemnity insurance policy.
The buyer purchased warranty and indemnity insurance to cover most post-closing claims, with the seller's direct liability capped at just £1.00 for most warranty breaches. This structure shifts risk to the insurance policy rather than the seller, which is common in cross-border M&A but means recovery depends on insurance coverage terms and limits.
Event · Item 2.02 — Results of Operations and Financial Condition
Intuitive Machines announced Q1 2026 financial results via press release on May 14, 2026.
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On May 14, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2026.
Intuitive Machines disclosed its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2026 (ended March 31, 2026) through a press release. The 8-K itself does not contain the actual financial figures; those are in the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1).
Event · Item 7.01 — Regulation FD Disclosure
Intuitive Machines announced acquisition of Goonhilly via stock purchase agreement disclosed in press release.
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On May 14, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing the entry into the SPA and the contemplated Goonhilly acquisition.
Intuitive Machines disclosed it has entered into a stock purchase agreement (SPA) to acquire Goonhilly. The 8-K references a press release with details but does not provide transaction terms, purchase price, or strategic rationale in the body text itself.
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The information furnished in this Current Report pursuant to this Item 7.01 (including Exhibit 99.2) shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section, nor shall it be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
The company is furnishing this information under Regulation FD rather than filing it, which means it is not subject to Section 18 liability and will not be automatically incorporated into other SEC filings. This is standard treatment for press releases disclosed under Item 7.01.
Event · Item 9.01 — Financial Statements and Exhibits
Intuitive Machines reported Q1 2026 record revenue, positive adjusted EBITDA, $1.1B backlog, and announced acquisition of Earth Station and COMSAT.
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Intuitive Machines Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results; Posts Record Quarterly Revenue, Gross Margin, and Positive Adjusted EBITDA along with Record Quarter-end Backlog of $1.1 Billion
The company disclosed Q1 2026 financial results showing record quarterly revenue, record gross margin, and positive adjusted EBITDA. Additionally, the company reported a record quarter-end backlog of $1.1 billion, indicating strong future contracted business.
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Intuitive Machines to Acquire Earth Station and COMSAT, dated May 14, 2026
The company announced its intention to acquire Earth Station and COMSAT. This acquisition could expand Intuitive Machines' capabilities in ground station infrastructure and satellite communications services, though specific financial terms and strategic rationale are not disclosed in this 8-K filing.
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